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This was an increase from the 155 arrests and 96 people Avon and Somerset police charged last year.

Head of road safety, chief inspector Kevan Rowlands said: "It is clear to me that the vast majority of people see the danger caused by drink and drug drivers and are willing to do something about it by reporting offenders to the police.

"We've reviewed all the arrests and many are not related to the party season which means our message about not driving after a night out seems to be getting through.